Guys, I’m gonna need a bigger closet soon!
I’ve got fall sewing on the brain, but I decided I need to make *at least* one last summer dress, before the weather turns. I’m glad I did because Truffle from the Colette Sewing Handbook is so cute!!! I always feel like a lady when I wear one of their designs. I’m going to a masquerade themed event in October and I think this thrifted turquoise fabric would go nicely with a mask made of peacock feathers.
I looked through my patterns and decided that the stiffness in this fabric would pair nicely with the ruffle. I was a little concerned because the pattern calls for 3 yards of fabric and I only had 2. I laid out the pieces and they looked like they all fit so I started cutting. They didn’t all fit. I wasn’t able to quite fit the ruffle on grain, so instead I cut it on the crosswise grain. I hope this won’t cause any problems in the future, but I don’t think it will. The ruffle still sits at the waist on the bias. This might help you conserve some fabric if you make Truffle.
I told my photographer husband I thought this photo would come out vaguely pornographic, unfortunately it’s the only photo of the back
I didn’t make a fitting muslin beforehand since I have had such luck with Colette in the past. This dress does fit a little bit looser than other designs of theirs, so keep that in mind. It’s perfect with this stiff fabric, but I imagine it would look a little frumpy in a fabric with less body.
I opted to not line this. I have a hard time slipstitching my linings in place without distorting the fit of the bodice. I also think a lining is unnecessary in a summer dress. I serged the inside edges to keep them from fraying. I used bias tape to face the neckline and arm holes. I used another one of my hoarder metal invisible zips, and finished with a rolled hem.
This dress came together quite fast. I would recommend this pattern to a beginner. It features a classic shape, with a fun twist. I finished my sister’s birthday shorts so expect a post as soon as I can get some photos.
This is my natural expression when my face is relaxed
xx, Cynthia
It looks fab! Love it with the necklace
Gorgeous! I love this dress, is the fabric linen? It’s the perfect weight for this dress. Dammit now I gotta make one…
Thanks! Yes it is linen.
I really like it. The stiffer fabric gives it an interesting look. I’ve had my eye on this pattern too, but gotta do a Macaron first since that’s the current 2.0 sew-along pattern.
Beautiful dress! And that last photo cracked me up. Also the back view photo looks like the cops are about to give you a pat down and then haul you off to jail, ha
I love the green zipper!!
You look fantastic and haha at the slightly porno photo ahahaahha looks great tho.
Beautiful dress and great craftsmanship
This is so, so pretty! I’ve loved the Truffle ever since I saw it, but I’ve still not made it yet! Your choice of colour and fabric are spot on…love everything about your version!!!
The color is so perfect. I love how it looks in linen, just the right amount of body.
Gorgeous- hemming that over-skirt has always scared me about this pattern- yours looks soooo good!
While not super fast, if you follow all of the steps to the easy rolled hem I linked to it’s pretty fool proof
Thanks for that!
It’s really pretty, and that colour linen is fabulous! Well done.
Very lady like indeed! I think it will look great for the Halloween party you will be attending!
SUPER cute! I love how pronounced the ruffle is with that fabric… and the color!
the colour is amazing! love this dress! the bias tape looks great too!
That is your color!!!
Ooh, it turned out so cute! I’m inspired to make my own.
I have to admit your porno comment made me giggle, hee hee. I LOVE this dress. Absolutely fab. The ruffle in the front is so beautiful, this fabric was just perfect, I think.
Love this! It’s way cute on you!
This is very cute! I’m in the process of picking out fabric for my Truffle, and I keep worrying about the amount of fabric I might need for the lining (I’m going for a full lining, not just the bodice). And actually, even for the dress itself – I always assume there’s extra called for but never know how much. And I have a tendency to lay out the pieces one by one without really paying attention to the best way to arrange them, so I need to work on that. But this makes me feel better about my choices. Plus, I love seeing other people’s all finished – thanks for the inspiration!
This dress is so cute! I love how the ruffle sticks out and think that linen is an excellent choice of fabric. It looks lovely on you.
This makes me want summer to come back, and I don’t particularly like summer. Beautiful color!
Wow, it looks fantastic on you!
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Sigh, the wrinkliness of linen-it’s the only reason I avoid all but the chambray weight versions. I’ve had a chartreuse cut waiting in my closet for 2 years now XP This is a sweet dress, the colour really suits you. I’d recommend adjusting the bodice (front and back) for a closer fit because linen tends to ‘give’ over a period of wear and there seems to be plenty of room there already. The ruffle looks fine despite the off-grain-ness so good job with aligning its position.